Best fights of Terry Norris
Over 12 years as a professional, Terry Norris has compiled a 44-9 (29) record, including 27 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Terry Norris KOs Meldrick Taylor
On May 9, 1992 Terry Norris defended his WBC super welterweight title against Meldrick Taylor. Norris was 24 years old with a record of 30-3, and Taylor was 25 with a record of 29-1-1. Norris was on a 10-fight winning streak and Taylor was on a 5-fight winning streak. Norris stopped Meldrick Taylor via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
2. Terry Norris KOs Carl Daniels
On February 22, 1992 Terry Norris defended his WBC super welterweight title against Carl Daniels. Norris was 24 years old with a record of 29-3, and Daniels was 21 with a record of 26-0. Norris was on a 9-fight winning streak and Daniels was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Norris stopped Carl Daniels via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
3. Terry Norris defeats Simon Brown in their 2nd fight
On May 7, 1994 Terry Norris fought Simon Brown for the WBC super welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Norris was 26 years old with a record of 34-4, and Brown was 30 with a record of 41-2. Norris was coming off a loss, while Brown was on a 7-fight winning streak. Norris won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
4. Terry Norris defeats Sugar Ray Leonard
On February 9, 1991 Terry Norris defended his WBC super welterweight title against Sugar Ray Leonard. Norris was 23 years old with a record of 25-3, and Leonard was 34 with a record of 36-1-1. Norris was on a 5-fight winning streak and Leonard was coming off a win. Norris won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Terry Norris KOs John Mugabi
On March 31, 1990 Terry Norris fought John Mugabi for the WBC super welterweight title. Norris was 22 years old with a record of 23-3, and Mugabi was 30 with a record of 36-2. Norris was on a 3-fight winning streak and Mugabi was on a 11-fight winning streak. Norris stopped John Mugabi via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
6. Terry Norris defeats Jorge Castro
On December 13, 1991 Terry Norris defended his WBC super welterweight title against Jorge Castro. Norris was 24 years old with a record of 28-3, and Castro was 24 with a record of 67-2-2. Norris was on a 8-fight winning streak and Castro was on a 16-fight winning streak. Norris won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Terry Norris KOs Donald Curry
On June 1, 1991 Terry Norris defended his WBC super welterweight title against Donald Curry. Norris was 23 years old with a record of 26-3, and Curry was 29 with a record of 33-4. Norris was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Curry was coming off a loss. Norris stopped Donald Curry via KO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Terry Norris KOs Joe Gatti
On September 10, 1993 Terry Norris defended his WBC super welterweight title against Joe Gatti. Norris was 26 years old with a record of 33-3, and Gatti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Norris was on a 13-fight winning streak. Norris stopped Joe Gatti via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. Terry Norris KOs Maurice Blocker
On February 20, 1993 Terry Norris defended his WBC super welterweight title against Maurice Blocker. Norris was 25 years old with a record of 31-3, and Blocker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Norris was on a 11-fight winning streak. Norris stopped Maurice Blocker via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Terry Norris KOs Luis Santana in their 3rd fight
On August 19, 1995 Terry Norris fought Luis Santana for the vacant WBC super welterweight title. It was their third meeting. Norris was 28 years old with a record of 35-6, and Santana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Norris was on a 2-fight losing streak. Norris stopped Luis Santana via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.